What 1,000 permits taught us about getting to yes

Every permit tells a story. After more than a thousand approvals you start to see the same plot points. We built Spacial to encode those lessons so architects keep design intent, builders avoid rework, and approvals move faster.

What stalls permits most often

Fragmented sets where structure, MEP, and energy are developed in parallel. Local details that each city expects like sheet naming and submittal order. Corrections that arrive late and ripple through the set.

How we remove the friction

One partner for engineering so decisions happen in a single loop. AI checks code for each jurisdiction and flags conflicts before submittal. Licensed engineers review and stamp every set so judgment stays in the loop.

The playbook we rely on

Intake that locks scope site and AHJ needs. Object based modeling to inform spans loads routing and energy targets. Coordination first so structure and systems resolve together. City ready packaging that matches what reviewers expect. Clean responses when corrections arrive with precise changes and clear notes.

A quick example

A Bay Area remodel kept glazing and daylight by using a performance model instead of a rigid prescriptive path. We targeted upgrades where they mattered most. No redesign. Permit approved.

We love the number. We love the pattern more. When coordination is the default and AI validation supports licensed engineers approval stops being a gamble and becomes a process you can trust.

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